METRA
11 rail routes in Chicago. Browse routes and schedules and plan trips on METRA in the CityTransit app.
- Routes
- 11
- Stops
- 241
- Modes
- Rail
METRA at a glance
- Serves
- Chicago, Illinois
- Modes
- Rail
- Service hours
- 5:40 AM to 11:53 PM
- Wheelchair accessible stops
- 100%
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Schedule valid through
- Jan 1, 2027
- Data last updated
- Oct 22, 2026
- Official website
- metrarail.com
Busiest METRA routes
- Metra Electric
- BSNF Burlington Northern
- Rock Island
- Union Pacific Northwest
- Union Pacific North
About METRA
METRA is a public transportation provider that serves the Chicago area. METRA operates the following transit modes across the Chicago area: Rail. In total, METRA operates 11 routes and serves 241 stops or stations in the Chicago area. Line schedules (timetables, itineraries, service hours) and departure and arrival times are updated in the app in real time.
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METRA Rail · 11 routes
METRA: frequently asked questions
How many routes does METRA operate?
METRA operates 11 rail routes and serves 241 stops or stations in Chicago.
What are the METRA service hours?
Most METRA service runs from about 5:40 AM to 11:53 PM. Hours differ by route and day, so open a route in the app for exact times.
What are the busiest METRA routes?
By scheduled trips, the busiest METRA routes are Metra Electric, BSNF Burlington Northern, Rock Island, Union Pacific Northwest, Union Pacific North.
Is METRA wheelchair accessible?
100% of METRA stops are marked wheelchair accessible in the agency's schedule data. Check the stop in the app before you travel.
How do I contact METRA?
Website: https://www.metrarail.com/.
How do I see METRA schedules and next departures?
Download the free CityTransit app for iPhone or Android, choose Chicago, then pick METRA to browse routes and timetables.
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METRA service updates
Check the CityTransit app for METRA schedule changes, route changes, stop changes and other service updates.
METRA fares
Prices of different ticket types may change. Check the CityTransit app for fares on individual lines, and visit METRA's official site for ride fares and tickets.
METRA schedules
Looking for a specific METRA rail schedule? All METRA lines and schedules in Chicago are in the CityTransit app, with step-by-step navigation.
METRA contact
- Website: https://www.metrarail.com/
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